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Summary of reviewsFatumaru Lodge is a highly recommended hotel in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The hotel's location is perfect for relaxation with lovely private beaches and a pier extending deep into the water, while still being conveniently located from all the major spots in Port Vila. Guests can enjoy a quiet sea front view and spectacular views right from the balcony. The breakfast is delicious with fresh products and fruit juices and the staff is friendly, helpful and always available to answer questions with a smile and recommend activities and tours. The pool area is delightful, well-maintained and surrounded by beautiful gardens, offering guests paddle boards and kayaks to enjoy. The spacious and comfortable rooms are nicely decorated and offer beautiful views of the lagoon, though some guests noted that their rooms could use a little TLC. Despite minor issues, the hotel maintains high levels of cleanliness within the property with a focus on upkeep. Overall, guests appreciate the peaceful and pleasant overall vibe of the lodge and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Port Vila. Show more
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Lodge with Swimming Pool
Boasts a delightful pool area with a beautiful pool, helpful staff, and gardens. Guests can use paddle boards and kayaks.
Outdoor Pool
Lodge with Parking
This lodge offers a variety of parking options including free parking, onsite parking, valet parking, and secured parking for rental vehicles, providing convenience and peace of mind for guests with vehicles. Accessible parking is also available.
Small Lodge
Nestled on the shores of Fatumaru Bay, this 3.5-star boutique lodge offers an intimate waterfront escape, perfect for couples and families. It combines the elegance of boutique hotel accommodation with the freedom of self-contained living, all with private access to the calm, crystal-clear waters of the bay.
3-Star Lodge
This lodge offers a comfortable stay with its well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Its location provides easy access to local attractions, blending convenience with a tranquil environment.
Lodge with Outdoor Pool
Located along the waterfront, this lodge features both an outdoor pool and a spa pool, providing options for both swimming and hydrotherapy.
Lodge for Honeymoon
Lodge for Yoga
Room Types
Sea Front StudioThis waterfront studio features a private patio with direct ocean access. It offers a kitchenette.
All TVs in the rooms are Smart TVs, allowing you to log into your Netflix, YouTube, and other accounts.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea ViewThis apartment features a private patio with lovely ocean views and a kitchenette.
All TVs in the rooms are Smart TVs, allowing you to log into your Netflix, YouTube, and other accounts.
Please note that the price is based on 4 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Penthouse ApartmentThis apartment offers a pool with a view. This spacious apartment comprises 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit offers 4 beds.
Guest Reviews
8.3
Very Good
Location
Fatumaru Lodge is sitting on the beautiful harbour of Port Vila, providing a convenient location with breathtaking views of the ocean. The hotel is right on the lagoon and just a short distance from the Port Vila airport, making it easily accessible. Guests can enjoy a quiet sea front view while being conveniently located from all the major spots in Port Vila. The lodge's location is perfect for relaxation with lovely private beaches and a pier extending deep into the water. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from the city center and is accessible by bus. The rooms offer spectacular views right from the balcony, comfortable soft-firm beds, air conditioning and all the basics for cooking. Guests can also enjoy free use of kayaks and paddleboards. This superb location allows guests to discover the city's attractions and restaurants, which are within walking distance, but not too close. The lodge's location is a top highlight of guests' stays and they highly recommend it to anyone visiting Port Vila.
Breakfast
Looking for a hotel in Vanuatu with a delicious breakfast to start your day off right? Look no further than Fatumaru Lodge! Guests rave about the pool-area, where you can enjoy a lovely breakfast with fresh products and fruit juices. The breakfasts are petit déjeuner à partir de 7h30, so it may be a bit too late for early risers. However, the coffee is fantastic and the breakfast itself is nicely done with varying amounts of food depending on the guest. Some guests have commented that it is a bit basic and others have said that it can be repetitive if you stay for several days. Regardless, the breakfast spreads are always sufficient, fresh and delicious. Just be aware that the breakfast is not necessarily included in your room rate, so ask at check-in. Despite any minor complaints, guests agree that the breakfast at Fatumaru is definitely worth waking up for!
Rooms
Fatumaru Lodge offers first-class location and views, as confirmed by guests. The spacious and comfortable rooms are nicely decorated and offer beautiful views of the lagoon. The lodges have full facilities including kitchenettes, big comfy beds and clean air conditioning. Guests were especially impressed with the superb penthouse, which was well-equipped and beautifully designed. Though some guests noted that their rooms could use a little TLC, overall the rooms were clean, well-equipped and comfortable. The outdoor areas were also spacious and offered nice views. However, some guests had issues with the air conditioning and reported a damp odor in the closets. Despite these minor issues, guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the peaceful and pleasant overall vibe of the lodge.
Cleanliness
From guest reviews, it is clear that the Fatumaru Lodge maintains high levels of cleanliness within the property. With a few minor maintenance issues, staff quickly resolved them, demonstrating their focus on upkeep. The property was overall clean, including the rooms, penthouse and pleasant pool. Though some kitchen utensils were old, the common areas were breathtakingly beautiful. While some reviewers reported issues with things like mosquitos or a running shower, these were addressed by the staff. Despite a recent COVID reopening contributing to a musty smell in some rooms, staff were responsive to requests for re-cleaning. With a focus on cleanliness and upkeep, the Fatumaru Lodge offers a very enjoyable stay.
Staff
The staff at the Fatumaru Lodge receive glowing reviews from guests. From the welcoming and helpful team to the excellent management, guests have commented on the team's friendliness, helpfulness and availability. With a beautiful pool and a prime location, the staff is always available to answer questions with a smile and recommend activities and tours. Guests have also noted the hotel's well-maintained facilities with any minor issues promptly fixed. Overall, the staff at Fatumaru Lodge go above and beyond to ensure that guests have a wonderful stay and their kindness, availability and helpfulness are frequently praised by happy travelers.
Pool
Fatumaru Lodge boasts a delightful pool area, perfect for a relaxing afternoon dip. Guests raved about the helpful staff and beautiful pool. The gardens surrounding the pool were also a highlight, providing a nice and quiet atmosphere for unwinding. The pool was well-maintained and even offered guests paddle boards and kayaks to enjoy. However, some reviews noted that the pool deck was in need of repair. Despite this, the pool and surrounding area received high praise from guests. Unfortunately, inclement weather prevented some guests from taking advantage of this lovely amenity. Overall, the pool and its surroundings are a standout feature of Fatumaru Lodge.
Yes, Fatumaru Lodge has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Fatumaru Lodge.
No, Fatumaru Lodge doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Fatumaru Lodge.